Couple bets unborn son's fandom on outcome of Chargers-49ers game
A Los Angeles Chargers fan and San Francisco 49ers fan put the rights to their unborn baby's fandom on the line during Sunday's game between the two teams.
Saul and Lisete Gomez decided a few weeks ago, before 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo suffered a season-ending torn ACL, that they would let the outcome of the game determine which team their son cheers for, according to ESPN's Darren Rovell.
"We wanted to do something different to announce that we would be having a baby boy," Saul said. "So we figured with me being a lifelong 49ers fan and her being a lifelong Chargers fan, that this would be the perfect way to do it."
Married Chargers & 49ers fans announce they’re having a baby, the unborn baby’s fandom rights riding on today’s game. pic.twitter.com/dRyWGeuX51
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) September 30, 2018
The 49ers took an early 14-0 lead, giving Saul some confidence.
"I was already picking out baby 49ers jerseys in my head," he said.
However, the Chargers tied the game at the half and went on to win 29-27.
"I'm happy for her," Saul said of his wife. "She's kind of a sore loser, so I was worried about winning."